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Zucchini

Cucurbita pepo

Also known as: courgette, green squash

Prolific summer squash harvested young for best flavor. Bush habit makes it easier to manage than vining squash.

Zucchini

Growing Requirements

SunFull Sun
WaterHigh
Soil Type
Soil Drainage
Soil pH
Plant Spacing24–36″
Row Spacing36–48″
Planting Depth1″
Height24–36″
Spread36–48″
✗ Not Container Friendly✓ Raised Bed Friendly

Planting Schedule

Start Indoors

2–3 weeks before last frost

Direct Sow (Spring)

1–9 weeks after last frost

Transplant Outdoors

1–9 weeks after last frost

Germination

4–8 days

Days to Harvest

45–65 days

Zone Suitability

USDA Hardiness Zones

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Zones 311

Cannot overwinter outdoors

Frost sensitive. Harvest at 6-8 inches for best texture.

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